We stopped in on a whim while we were on vacation, just walking around downtown Monroe. There was a…read moresweet atmosphere at this little yarn shop. The owner greeted us instantly and was exceptionally friendly. There was a cozy seating area that quickly filled up with local women who were there to chat and knit together. The owner makes a commitment to using local sources for her wares, and we were interested to learn that the shop sells tea that comes from our hometown! Cash or checks only (we learned this the hard way). Don't let that deter you. This quaint place is worth a visit.

You can literally get lost in the nooks and crannies of this store. Treasures always to be found. A…read morefun browsing experience.

Great selection and great customer service. I stopped here while I was in town for Polkafest and…read morepurchased a USA hoodie and a few trinkets. I also love the plants outside the shop, they look beautiful.

Really a beautiful shop. They have everything you could possibly need for any kind of entertaining…read more Lovely outdoor garden area, lovely floral and tchotchkes for your garden.

The Swiss Colony is only one of two that I know of that gives you $500 or more in credit in house…read moreto buy gifts--birthdays, Christmas, celebrations, what have you. Be warned, however, the items are expensive for what you get, and shipping is another 30% of the total for EACH item, and that can double if you expedite. Also, the pictures make the items look much bigger than they are. You can make very small payments (about 5% of the total you owe), but at 26% interest you can end up paying double or triple the cost for using credit over several months. Today 12/10/2025 I got what I paid for; all the items were in perfect condition, and shipping time was reasonable (one week) considering it's December. I would not recommend that you ship from ANY gift website with food in the summer, or where the temperatures are routinely above 75° F, as these are extremely perishable items.

I love Swiss colony! I have only received it as a gift so I can't comment on the customer service,…read morebut I always enjoy it!

I live far away and placed an order about a month ago for relatives in the Wisconsin area. Shipping…read morewas expensive, as others have mentioned, and the package was delivered 4 days before it was scheduled to arrive. With a company that charges this much and ships perishable products it would be nice if the shipping was reliable.

The Wisconsin Cheeseman is a good place to find edible gifts, and other things by mail. They have…read moretheir own in-house credit, with a usual starting limit of $400. All the gifts are under that, and many under $100 so it is easy to buy many gifts for the money. BE WARNED, however, the pictures make the gifts look three times bigger than they really are. Look at the net weight of each item carefully. The average price is about $18 a pound up to $25 a pound. Take for instance the one-pound sausage gift--it looks huge, about 18" across when in fact it is half of that, barely the distance between your thumb and little finger spread out (in ancient times, what they called a "span"). And the sausages themselves look huge, but they are barely 4" long! And the rule of thumb for every gift site is to get rid of older product first, so if you order here, it's a roll of the dice. You can call customer service and place an order that way and specify to please send FRESH product or they will get a bad review here. There is just no telling how fresh your gift will be and NONE of them look like the pictures. This holds true for every gift site, include this one's sister site, The Swiss Colony. They are not nearly as big as the pictures make them out to be so---don't be too disappointed now that you have the lowdown.

A holiday staple Living in the Rockford area…read more My Family has been visiting for as long as I can remember and we always have a good time. We always meet our close friends and their family. A tradition that started with 4 or 5 of us and has grown to 8. We have not actually bought a Tree from there in years (They're Overpriced) but our friends always do, they love the tradition of cutting their own tree, their oldest son has taken on the responsibility, something he is very proud of. There is obviously MUCH MUCH more than just trees though, Our kids love the animals, santa, snacks, and shops. We always bring a few adult beverages to chat around the outdoor firepits, spend quality time together roaming the property, petting the animals, indulging their delicious foods and making new memories. Williams is without a doubt the best option in the Rockford Area and I would highly recommend bringing your family and friends.

Forced family event turns to great experience…read more This place has such a great selection of pre cut or cut your own. Seems like the majority is Frazier but we went pine this year for the first time. Loved the different areas spread all over to cut your own. They even have atvs driving around to take your cut tree to the shake station. If you have little kids there's some fun stuff and they have drinks and food. Happy we ventured here. Worth the 1-1/2 hour drive.

I love the new owner Sarah and her staff! What a delight to work with! You can find all sorts of…read morestuff there. Great with all sorts of Christmas knickknacks too! A Must Go-to Place when in New Glarus

I don't get to New Glarus often, but this shop is a don't miss for every visit. The owner has a…read moregreat eye for style. I have purchased jewelry which I wear again and again. I recommend stopping by!

I don't think I have the words to describe how happy I am right now. But I'm going to give it a…read moreshot... I contacted GG because we were replacing an original single pane window on our Queen Anne Victorian and I was looking for something with a little...color. Boy did they deliver! Not only did they help us with finding some traditional styles, they also spent a ridiculous amount of time picking out glass with us that matches the other original stained glass in our home. They even worked with me when I wanted to combine a few different ideas into my "vision". It took awhile for them to finish the window, but it was worth the wait. We just had it installed and I am amazed at how majestic it looks. It's such high quality and the craftsmanship, dear lord. Mind you, it wasn't cheap, but God was it worth every penny!

Went to take a class here. It was a great class, and I had a lot of fun. It was the beginning…read morestained glass class. There is a $150 fee for the class, and an optional kit for $30. I got the kit thinking that I can use it for the class and all would be good. However, every class we went to we were required to buy more things in order to continue with our project. Each class, I would leaving having spent more money. I was upset about these hidden fees, and it should be mentioned when signing up for the class. For people who are not planning on continuing doing stained glass, you might want to reconsider this glass. That being said, I really enjoyed the class and have now been doing stained glass at home. She was a good teacher.

So adored this lovely shoppe when we popped in for the first time today. Creatively and beautifully…read morecurated fair trade items. Left with a unique owl lamp and a hand-made tapestry perfect for our new home. Highly recommend for one-of-a-kind home items.

I bumped into this great little country antique shop on one of my weekend wanderings around Galena…read more Although the mailing address is Elizabeth, the store is actually located in central Schapville, a small village between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. And not to easy to find, I may add. There are lots of unmarked divergent paths out here in the boonies! So just keep an open mind and an adventuresome spirit. Schapville is so small that there are only two "stores," this one and the pop machine next door. When I arrived, I was greeted by a very friendly old dog named Stanley. This is a seasonal business, so you need to come between May and October. The store is a beautifully renovated old grange space used by area farmers. It offers a selection of fine antiques, and a nice array of same on two floors, a cooler with local cheeses (they were featuring one of my favorites that day-Iowa Maytag Bleu.) There is soda, homemade jams and jellies and other condiments, and fresh eggs from the owner's chickens. There is kind of an overall chicken theme going on here, just short of chicken worship, I would stay. The owner, Donna, is a fun and interesting person to chat with. Free fresh popcorn, too. There's a wood stove with a fire near the front and a seating area which is very inviting. Definitely a must-stop in Jo Daviess County if you are looking for a nice little jaunt out of Galena, or doing a day trip in the area east of The Galena Territory. The scenery is superb.